Jugend am Werk
Jugend am Werk is a non-profit organization in Vienna that supports people with disabilities and mental illnesses. With offerings in education, professional inclusion, and housing, it promotes self-determination and a fulfilling life. Sustainability and social responsibility are the focus.
About Jugend am Werk
editJugend am Werk is a non-profit organization based in Vienna that is dedicated to supporting and accompanying people with disabilities, mental illnesses, as well as children and adolescents. The main goal of the organization is to enable these individuals to lead a self-determined and independent life. Jugend am Werk offers a variety of social services tailored to the individual needs of the people.
Key Products and Services
editJugend am Werk offers a wide range of services, including:
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Training and Qualification: Jugend am Werk Bildungs:Raum GmbH offers career orientation, qualification, and vocational training at various locations. This also includes special programs such as the Öko-Booster project, which allows job seekers to undergo a shortened training in the fields of electrical engineering or installation technology.
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Professional Inclusion: Support in finding training or job placements and accompaniment directly at the workplace to promote integration into the primary labor market.
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Daily Structure and Mobility: Offers for people with learning difficulties and disabilities who cannot be integrated into the labor market, as well as support with mobility.
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Housing: Housing options for people with disabilities or mental illnesses, as well as shared living arrangements for children and adolescents who cannot be cared for by their relatives.
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Co-determination and Contract Work: Promotion of co-determination opportunities and taking on work orders as well as selling self-made products.
Mission and Values
editThe mission of Jugend am Werk is to support people in their personal, professional, and social development. The organization places great importance on inclusion, self-determination, and the promotion of a fulfilling life. The work of Jugend am Werk is not profit-oriented but serves exclusively charitable and benevolent purposes.
Sustainability Goals and Initiatives
editJugend am Werk is actively committed to sustainability and social responsibility. A prominent example is the Öko-Booster project, which aims to train job seekers to become sought-after specialists as part of the "Raus aus Gas – Wiener Wärme und Kälte 2040" strategy. In addition, the organization participates in various community projects, such as Urban Gardening at Quellenplatz, to promote sustainable urban design.
Current Initiatives and Successes
editJugend am Werk is regularly active in various projects and events that promote cohesion and inclusion. These include the annual Inclusion Day with BILLA AG and participation in the Wien Energie Business Run. The organization has also been recognized for its creative projects, such as the song "Mensch ist Mensch," which was awarded at the Commercial and Film Awards.
Jugend am Werk remains a committed partner in the social landscape of Vienna and continuously strives to improve the quality of life for the people it supports.